Who is the #1 daycare in Atlanta?

Primrose School of Atlanta is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Atlanta based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.

How are daycares ranked in Atlanta?

Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.

How much does daycare cost in Atlanta?

Childcare costs in Atlanta vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.

Best Daycares in Atlanta, GA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers in Atlanta based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Atlanta

#1 — Primrose School of Atlanta Score: 94%

Daycare and Preschool in Atlanta, GA | Primrose School of Midtown at Colony Square

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#2 — The Goddard School Score: 94%

Preschool & Daycare in Atlanta, GA

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#3 — Creekstone Academy Score: 89%

CreekStone Academy

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#4 — The Nest Nursery School Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#5 — Primrose School of Midtown Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#6 — Kids Kondo Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#7 — Cambridge International Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#8 — Indelible Impressions Learning Center Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Religious school, Home service. View full profile →
#9 — Rise Preschool ATL Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#10 — The Suzuki School Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#11 — Primrose School of Grant Park Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →
#12 — The Childrens Garden Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#13 — APEC Learning Center Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#14 — Original Baby Intown Learning Center Score: 76%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#15 — The Day School Score: 76%

Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →
#16 — Grow Montessori School Score: 74%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#17 — Bright Beginnings Children's Center Score: 71%

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Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#18 — Sheltering Arms Educare Center Score: 71%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#19 — Primrose School of Providence Pavilion Score: 69%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#20 — Dean Rusk YMCA Head Start Academy Score: 67%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#21 — Freedom Park Preschool Score: 66%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#22 — The Goddard School of Vinings Score: 66%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#23 — Creative World School Score: 66%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#24 — World Knowledge Preschool Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#25 — Creative World Academy and Preschool Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#26 — Kreative Mindz Learning Academy Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#27 — The Learning Loft Prep School Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Private school. View full profile →
#28 — Kidwonder Preschool Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#29 — The Preschool at Northside Drive Baptist Church Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#30 — The Cathedral Preschool Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Private school. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Atlanta?: Primrose School of Atlanta is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Atlanta based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Atlanta?: Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Atlanta?: Childcare costs in Atlanta vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.

Top Daycares in Atlanta

#1 — Primrose School of Atlanta Score: 94%

#2 — The Goddard School Score: 94%

#3 — Creekstone Academy Score: 89%

#4 — The Nest Nursery School Score: 77%

#5 — Primrose School of Midtown Score: 77%

#6 — Kids Kondo Score: 77%

#7 — Cambridge International Preschool Score: 77%

#8 — Indelible Impressions Learning Center Score: 77%

#9 — Rise Preschool ATL Score: 77%

#10 — The Suzuki School Score: 77%

#11 — Primrose School of Grant Park Score: 77%

#12 — The Childrens Garden Preschool Score: 77%

#13 — APEC Learning Center Score: 77%

#14 — Original Baby Intown Learning Center Score: 76%

#15 — The Day School Score: 76%

#16 — Grow Montessori School Score: 74%

#17 — Bright Beginnings Children's Center Score: 71%

#18 — Sheltering Arms Educare Center Score: 71%

#19 — Primrose School of Providence Pavilion Score: 69%

#20 — Dean Rusk YMCA Head Start Academy Score: 67%

#21 — Freedom Park Preschool Score: 66%

#22 — The Goddard School of Vinings Score: 66%

#23 — Creative World School Score: 66%

#24 — World Knowledge Preschool Score: 63%

#25 — Creative World Academy and Preschool Score: 63%

#26 — Kreative Mindz Learning Academy Score: 63%

#27 — The Learning Loft Prep School Score: 60%

#28 — Kidwonder Preschool Score: 60%

#29 — The Preschool at Northside Drive Baptist Church Score: 60%

#30 — The Cathedral Preschool Score: 60%

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

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Frequently asked questions